Model year record

2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter recalls & problems

The 2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter has 3 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (19 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints30filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 1, 2019

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 19V1570002,707 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.

Engine and engine coolingMay 16, 2014

Engine

Recall 14V2640001,360 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.

StructureFeb 19, 2014

Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Recall 14V0650004,453 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Components: Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand; Electrical system

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Engine	19	0	948 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	10	1	607 mi
Electrical system	4	0	375 mi
Vehicle speed control	3	0	2,308 mi
Power train	2	0	—
StructureBody	2	0	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	0	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	0	—
Steering	1	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
Engine stalled in traffic. Happened when slowing to a stop. Happens when engine has warmed up.
May 31, 2025
Power train
The contact owns a 2013 BMW C650 GT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the chain started making an abnormally loud sound before the motorcycle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken back to the residence. The motorcycle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,117.
Jan 29, 2024 · 16,117 miles
Unknown or other
Side stand slowly started to loosening then just broke bolt off Stand connected to under bike it snapped.
Jun 23, 2023
Structure › Body
AFTER COMPLETING A TURN ONTO CITY STREET IT JUST QUIT AS IF YOU HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS 3 MILES FROM HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN TWICE BEFORE I REACHED HOME. IT FAILED TO START AGAIN AT THE GATED ENTRANCE. AT THIS POINT WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT HAD LOST ALL COMPRESSION. CLEAR TO ME THAT THE RECALL ON THAT ISSUE WAS THE PROBLEM. I PUSHED IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME.
Nov 11, 2016 · 20,000 miles
Engine
VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS. WILL SURGE AT LOW SPEEDS. WILL STALL OUT WHEN DOING LESS THAN 15 MPH OR GIVING NO THROTTLE. WILL STALL WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC OR PARKING IT. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIRS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THEY CLAIM IT'S A COMPUTER ISSUE. THEY FAIL TO REPAIR IT. SEE C650GT BLOG FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.WEBBIKEWORLD.COM/BMW-C-650-GT/BLOG.HTM#STALLING
Dec 7, 2015
Engine
BIKE STALLING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. WAS IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC AND WENT TO ACCELERATE AND BIKE STALLED. IN ORDER TO RESTART, NEED TO APPLY BRAKE AND START. TRUCK BEHIND ALMOST REAR ENDED ME AS I WAS RESTARTING. THE BIKE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 3 DAYS, ALL AT LOW SPEED AND COASTING. *TR
Nov 12, 2014 · 3,950 miles
Electrical system
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT UPDATE AFTER A FILLUP. IF THE GAUGE INDICATED 1/2 BEFORE FUELING, IT WILL CONTINUE TO INDICATE 1/2 AFTER FILLING UP. SOMETIMES IT WILL INDICATE SOME CHANGE, BUT SELDOM ACCURATELY. EXAMPLE: THE UNIT IS FILLED UP, BUT INDICATES 3/4. JUST HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY. BMW DENIES THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
Jul 11, 2013
Engine
VEHICLE STALL OCCASIONALLY AT LOW SPEED/LOW IDLE... *JS
Jul 26, 2014 · 1,300 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.